Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And
Treatment 2024, 63rd Edition
By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen
Mcphee Chapters 1 - 42
,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for
spreading infections among clients? The nurse:
1) disinfects dirty hands with
2) antibacterial soap. rub to dry for 10
allows alcohol-based
seconds.
3) w
4) a
s
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among
institutionalized patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients
2) Contact with contaminated equipment
3) H
4) a
3. Which of the following nursing activitiesnis of highest priority for
maintaining medical asepsis?
1) W
2) a
3) sApplying sterile drapes
4) Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign
of the disease is considered a:
1) p
2) a
3) tvector.
4) carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions
must the nurse institute when caring for this patient?
1) D
2) r
3) o
Direct contact
4) Indirect contact
, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while
receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type
of infection has the patient developed?
1) Endogenous nosocomial
2) Exogenous nosocomial
3) Latent
4) Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter
insertion. Which action is necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
1) Closing the patients door to limit
room traffic while preparing the
2) Using clean procedure
3) gloves to handle sterile
4) equipment
Remaining 6 inches away from the
8.A patient admitted to the hospital withsterile field during
pneumonia has the procedure
been receiving
antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has
returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely
experiencing?
1) Incubation
2) P
3) r
4) o
C
5) o
n
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the
lower leg. These findings are indicative of which secondary defense
against infection?
1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing
after receiving an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this
patients response?
1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
administration of immunoglobulin G?
1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
, 3) Humoral
4) Active
Treatment 2024, 63rd Edition
By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen
Mcphee Chapters 1 - 42
,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for
spreading infections among clients? The nurse:
1) disinfects dirty hands with
2) antibacterial soap. rub to dry for 10
allows alcohol-based
seconds.
3) w
4) a
s
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among
institutionalized patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients
2) Contact with contaminated equipment
3) H
4) a
3. Which of the following nursing activitiesnis of highest priority for
maintaining medical asepsis?
1) W
2) a
3) sApplying sterile drapes
4) Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign
of the disease is considered a:
1) p
2) a
3) tvector.
4) carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions
must the nurse institute when caring for this patient?
1) D
2) r
3) o
Direct contact
4) Indirect contact
, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while
receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type
of infection has the patient developed?
1) Endogenous nosocomial
2) Exogenous nosocomial
3) Latent
4) Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter
insertion. Which action is necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
1) Closing the patients door to limit
room traffic while preparing the
2) Using clean procedure
3) gloves to handle sterile
4) equipment
Remaining 6 inches away from the
8.A patient admitted to the hospital withsterile field during
pneumonia has the procedure
been receiving
antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has
returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely
experiencing?
1) Incubation
2) P
3) r
4) o
C
5) o
n
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the
lower leg. These findings are indicative of which secondary defense
against infection?
1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing
after receiving an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this
patients response?
1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
administration of immunoglobulin G?
1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
, 3) Humoral
4) Active
